Hot Rod Tempest

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Welcome to Hot Rod Tempest.com! A full restoration of my Tempest is underway as of 03/20/06. I am anticipating its completion for the summer of 2010. I will update the site regularly with details and photos as I perform the restoration. I am performing a full frame off restoration so there will be lots to see. There will be nothing stock about this car. This is a high performance oriented restoration. I am on a strict budget with this project so I will be doing most of the work myself with exception of the paint. Check back frequently to see the progress! Let me know what you think of the site.

Updated May 26, 2009: Well, the Hot Rod Tempest has pretty much been put on hold since May 2008. We just moved and I have been too busy to work on the project. I am getting settled into the new house and getting my garage ready. I will be bringing the car to my new house in June. I am going to finish the underbody with bed liner. It is the latest trend in hotrodding. It cures to a rock hard finish and is virtually impervious to the elements and rust. I will then set the body back onto the frame and transport the car to my new garage.

The engine had been started however it had major issues. I pulled the motor and tore it down. The engine was then taken to Crank & Sleeve in Girard, Ohio. It is being rebuilt right. I also had it upgraded a bit with a 527 inch lift Lunati Voo Doo cam. It is the largest Voo Doo cam they offer for Pontiac's. I am also having the compression raised a bit. I will also need to upgrade the carb to at least a 950 CFM Holly. I didn't like the header fit and therefore trashing them. I am going to purchase a set of Doug's headers. Once the engine is set back into the frame , I will sart searching for a body shop to complete the paint work. I still haven't decided on a color yet. I would like to have the car painted this fall. I am going to put the car into my heated basement garage for the winter and hopefully complete the car. That is the game plan anyway. I will update the sight more regular now. I am on a mission to get this car done by next summer!